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Consider the following reactions at 1000 C:


(i) Zn(s)+1/2O2(g)ZnO(s) ,ΔG=360 kJ mol1

(ii) C(s)+1/2O2(g)CO(g) ,ΔG=460 kJ mol1

Choose the correct statement at 1000 C.

A
Zinc can be oxidized by CO
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Zinc oxide can be reduced by C
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Both statements (i) and (ii) are true
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Both statements (i) and (ii) are false
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Solution

The correct option is C Zinc oxide can be reduced by C
(i) Zn(s)+1/2O2(g)ZnO(s),ΔG=360 kJ mol1
(ii) C(s)+1/2O2(g)CO(g),ΔG=460 kJmol1

From reactions it can be seen that,
Formation of CO is more thermodynamically favoured at 10000C
So, zinc oxide can be reduced by C at this temperature.

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